Chhattisgarh Approves Homestay Policy 2025-30 to Boost Rural Tourism
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Name | Chhattisgarh Homestay Policy 2025-30 |
| Objective | Promote tourism in rural and tribal-dominated areas, including Bastar (Maoism-affected) |
| Key Regions | Bastar and Sarguja (tribal-dominated, rich biodiversity) |
| Tribal Communities | Bastar: Gond, Maria, Muria, Bhadra, Halba, Dhurua <br> Sarguja: Gond, Bhumij, Oraon, Panika, Korwa, Bhuiya, Kharwar, Munda, Chero |
| Features | - Immersive rural/tribal experience <br> - Showcase local art, handicrafts, culture <br> - Income generation for locals |
| Maoism Context | - CPI (Maoist) (banned in 2004 under UAPA) leads armed insurgency <br> - Follows 'Protracted People's War' doctrine |
| Vocal for Local | - NITI Aayog initiative under Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) <br> - Aakanksha brand promotes local products on GeM portal <br> - Focus on e-commerce, market linkages, skill development |